Category: Multiply and Divide Decimals

Definition A power of ten is 10 raised to a whole number. For example, 101 = 10; 102 = 100; 103 = 1000 and so on. A power of a ten has one followed by as many zeros as the power. For example, 102 is equal to one followed by two zeros, i.e., 100. Rule When a decimal number…

Introduction Decimal multiplication is done in a similar way as whole number multiplication. Rules for Decimal Multiplication Problem 1 Multiply 13.4 0.35 Solution Step 1: 13.4 0.35 We line up the digits and not the decimal points We now multiply the numbers by ignoring the decimal points and assuming as if they were whole numbers.…

Decimal multiplication is like whole number multiplication. Rules for Multiplication of a Decimal by a Whole Number Problem 1 Multiply 0.13 25 Solution Step 1: 0.13 25 Multiplying without decimal point 13 25 = 325 Step 2: The number of decimal places in 0.13 is two The number of decimal places in 25 is zero So…

Decimal multiplication is similar to whole number multiplication. Rules for Decimal Multiplication Problem 1 Multiply 0.07 2.3 Solution Step 1: 0.07 2.3 Multiplying without decimal points 7 23 = 161 Step 2: The number of decimal places in 0.07 is 2 The number of decimal places in 2.3 is 1 Step 3: So the product has…

This tutorial provides comprehensive coverage of multiplication and division of decimals based on Common Core CCSS and State Standards and its prerequisites. Students can navigate learning paths based on their level of readiness. Institutional users may customize the scope and sequence to meet curricular needs. This simple tutorial uses appropriate examples to help you understand multiplication and…